WFB EditorsNewsCanadian Housing Starts in April Up 1.5 PercentThe six-month moving average of Canadian housing starts in April was 213,768 units, a 1.5 percent increase compared with 210,702 units in March, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.May 10, 2017NewsWFB Briefs: Used DCS, Gym Sanders for Sale; Jobs AvailableA used Bona 600 DCS dust containment system is for sale. See the WFB Classifieds for more information.May 8, 2017NewsHouzz: 52 Percent of Users Plan on Renovating in 2017Fifty-two percent of Houzz users plan on renovating their home in 2017, according to Houzz’ Overview of U.S. Renovation in 2016 and 2017.May 8, 2017NewsBamboo Hardwoods to Give Away Classic British Sports CarBamboo Hardwoods (Seattle) retail salespeople can win a Triumph TR6—a 1970s-era British classic car—by selling more than one box of product between now and Sept. 30.May 8, 2017NewsApril Construction Employment Reaches Highest Level in Nine YearsConstruction employment went up by 5,000 jobs in April to 6.88 million, the highest level in more than nine years, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.May 8, 2017NewsCity Floor Supply to Host One of 18 Rubio Monocoat Demos in MayRubio Monocoat USA LLC (Oxnard, Calif.) will host 18 free demonstrations in May, including one May 25 at City Floor Supply’s King of Prussia, Pa., location.May 8, 2017NewsEU Imposes Duties on Imports of Plywood From ChinaThe European Commission imposed duties ranging from 6.5–66.7 percent on imports of okoumé plywood from China on April 5, according to Fordaq.May 8, 2017NewsSix European Countries See Wood Flooring Industry GrowthThe wood flooring industry in Europe during the first quarter of 2017 experienced moderate growth, according to the European Federation of the Parquet Industry (FEP).May 8, 2017NewsFloor and Décor IPO Biggest of the YearFloor and Décor’s (Smyrna, Ga.) IPO showed the largest increase in value this year, according to the Financial Times.May 8, 2017NewsGlitsa Names Sunshine Floor Supplies as Distributor PartnerGlitsa, a div. of Rudd Co. (Seattle) appointed Sunshine Floor Supplies (Bridgeport, Conn.) as a full-line distributor of its wood floor finishes.May 8, 2017Previous PagePage 397 of 982Next PageTop StoriesRetailThriving Through Innovation: See the Winners of the 2025 WFB Outstanding Retailer AwardsFrom reimagined showrooms and mobile studios to thoughtful mentorship, employee empowerment and social media marketing, these WFB Outstanding Retailers are proving that personalized service is key to long-term success.TechniquesUseful Advice When Dealing With Pine FlooringContractingHow I Do These Jobs: Refinishing DecksNewsRecognizing Wood Floor Contractors: Enter the 2025 Ultimate Wood Floor Guy/Gal ContestSponsor ContentMisconceptions About Film-Forming Wood Floor Finishes
